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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
5
The Kansas Senate debated a resolution to pay members for days they were absent in the capital. Senators argued over constitutional duties and the spirit of the law, with amendments proposed to redefine pay on absence and Sabbath restrictions. The measure failed after lengthy debate and cites of integrity and duty.
A Dallas board of trade and chamber of commerce advocates urge passage of a uniform and equitable bankruptcy law. Local merchants report active outreach to national commerce groups and Congress, seeking relief through federal action. The banks and banking committee will review the petition and related resolutions.
Senator Moses Householder introduces a measure to prohibit extended junketing journeys by legislative committees, requiring reimbursement only for actual expenses and mileage. The proposal, tied to investigations by committees, seeks to curb strains of travel and public scrutiny amid senate discussions.
A reform note outlines a steering committee from each district tasked with reviewing proposed bills and gathering information. The group will distribute copies to Populists and decide on disposition to avoid confusion and errors in house proceedings. Chairman Weilep will announce members at the next session.
A legislative note describes Forney's pet measure to collect taxes at separate times, detailing the bill’s aim to alter tax collection periods and the roles of county commissioners. The draft proposes penalties and preserves existing law while changing timing for tax collection and related charges.
A fragment notes tam money being removed from county treasuries and placed into circulation, with unclear details about the process and timing. The brief hints at debts or obligations tied to the treasury and subsequent withdrawal. Names, dates, or places are not readable in the text.
Kansas lawmakers reject Senator Purney's bill to ban shipping pauper children from New York and other eastern cities. committee argues such law would fail in court, citing U S constitutional family rights and interstate movement. House declines further action as New York may continue depopulation of its populace.
Johnson of Chase proposes creating a new Board of Industry and abolishing several existing commissions. The plan would merge the state labor commissioner and secretary of state boards, set up a three member arbitration panel, and cut expenditures. He claims talent of Industry would save 90 per year per taxpayer.
Senator Harris proposes a new railroad bill to replace the administration maximum freight bill. The measure would let the railroad board set maximum freight rates across Kansas and expand rail commission powers. Harris chairs the railroad committees, making the substitution seem plausible. both bills pursue the same objective through different approaches.
A bill for new university buildings if House Bill 181 passes. It proposes $64,000 for a chemistry building expansion and equipment, $100,000 for a pharmacy museum, and $25,000 for engineering workshops. The board of regents would oversee construction and award contracts to low bidders.
The house of representatives voted to hire three assistants for chief clerk A D Gilpin of Lincoln after a caucus conclu ded the daily journal workload required support. Gilpin named Lola McMahon Topeka Rosa Addington Washington and L J Riser Stockton as the new staff.
A measure to admit State university law school graduates to practice in any court upon presenting diplomas. Another bill aims to prevent blacklisting by corporations, imposing a penalty for each offense and setting damages to reflect the injury caused by blacklist actions.
The copied OCR draft lists Fort Scott Wichita Ness City Norton and Stoner as authors proposing bills to establish new schools. Ness City would be governed under an agreement and the Ness City site would house a school under a stated arrangement.
Kansas House action considered abolishing certain boards including pardons and state accounts. Debate covered increased sergeant at arms staff, election of assistants, and security in galleries. A Cuban resolution expressing sympathy for Cubans was introduced by Senator Coleman.
Judge Webb presented an offer to purchase portions of the general statutes for 97 dollars. He also proposed topics for two volumes priced at 38 percent per set, plus 280 copies at zero per set. The offer was referred under the senate rules. Page appointments included Tommy Martin and Gad as Governor Newsboy. Clerks named for state affairs, county seats, and district appropriations. A bill would pay judges and clerks in Kansas for election days at two dollars per day, not exceeding three dollars. Other measures deal with city officers, district consolidation, and university funding. Senator Sterne introduced a bill for game protection, and a staged play feature touched on a lost father finding his son. Prices and venue details appear, including references to Mary French Field and the Crawl Opera House.
Fragmentary OCR shows an 19th or early 20th century advertisement noting cures for grip and influenza. Mentions Humphreys Med Co and physicians in New York. Text is garbled but references remedies and a receipt or prescription from doctors in the West pocket area. The readable portion lists Dr Ee provtogs and terms like pellets and sent on receipt.
Frank Cain to visit Kansas City tomorrow while Arion society hosts a dance and various local items note county warrants, salaries, retirements, new hires, and upcoming public events. Mentions include Topeka Auditor, county clerk, jail and saloon debate, and community notices across Topeka and nearby towns.
A United States circuit court decision at St. Louis affects a railroad company with headquarters in Afton. The Westfield News prints a Women Edition with local notices and editor correspondence. Also referenced is a remedy for croup colds and bronchitis, with advertisements for Iain's Cough.
Government records show ex Governor George W. Glick of Atchison and Wyandotte official Bawin Taylor elected to key posts on the Kansas State Board of Agriculture, with T M Potter of Peabody stepping down as president and S T Howe declining re election. Members approved resolutions urging investigation of stock yard charges and urging protective measures for Kansas farm products and domestic industry.
Fragmented OCR shows a debate on consumption and public health in Gotham. It notes rising pulmonary tuberculosis figures and that New York City residents are largely affected, with calls for action by the health board.
Weather indecisive as cold fronts mingle with mild breezes over Chicago. The Lotus Club Two Step piano edition ready in about two weeks, with orders being taken daily by publisher W F Roehr. A production slate lists A Man Leaves His Wife in Harvest TM at Crawford House Monday night.
The article details how Kansas county officials consider selling bonds to fund schools amid disputes over commissions and interest rates. It covers proposals by L. A. Bieser and others, the protest by Mr Bigger, and the reluctance of commissioners to approve bonds, with references to 15 year terms and county costs.
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